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In a recent transaction, N. V. Tyagarajan, a director at Genpact Ltd (NYSE:G), sold 108,880 common shares of the company. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $54.87, with individual sale prices ranging from $54.62 to $55.26. This transaction, which took place on February 18, 2025, amounted to a total value of approximately $5.97 million. The sale occurs as Genpact, now valued at $9.5 billion, trades near its 52-week high of $56.76, having delivered an impressive 55% return over the past year.
Following this sale, Tyagarajan holds 604,631 shares directly. Additionally, there are 5,300 shares held indirectly in a trust for the benefit of his immediate family members, with his spouse serving as one of the trustees. Tyagarajan disclaims beneficial ownership of these trust-held shares, except for his pecuniary interest. According to InvestingPro analysis, Genpact maintains a "GREAT" financial health score, with strong profitability metrics and consistent dividend payments for 9 consecutive years.
In other recent news, Genpact Ltd. has reported strong fourth-quarter earnings for 2024, exceeding consensus expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.91 and revenue of $1.25 billion. The company has also provided optimistic guidance for the first quarter of 2025, projecting an EPS of $0.79-$0.80 and revenue between $1.202 billion and $1.213 billion, surpassing market estimates. Analysts have responded positively, with TD Cowen upgrading Genpact to ’Buy’ and raising the price target to $60, while BofA Securities increased their target to $58, maintaining a ’Buy’ rating. Needham also raised its price target to $65, citing Genpact’s strong performance and strategic initiatives.
Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) Securities adjusted its price target to $55, acknowledging the company’s strong results and guidance but maintaining a Neutral rating due to concerns about its traditional Business Process Outsourcing involvement. BMO Capital Markets increased the target to $58, noting impressive execution by Genpact’s management but expressing caution about long-term growth sustainability. Genpact’s Data-Tech-AI and Digital Operations segments showed significant growth, contributing to the positive outlook. The company announced an 11% increase in its quarterly dividend and a $500 million share repurchase authorization, indicating confidence in its financial strategy.
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